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Message:: [QUOTE="sonlarson, post: 2321313, member: 15488"]From 1928-1971 The Republic of Ireland issued coins using the British Sterling monetary system. In 1971 they converted to a decimal system where 100 Pence = 1 Pound or Punt. I was able to locate an aftermarket set which combines examples of both types. I noticed the set in an article in the Jan. 2016 issue of Coin World and wanted to add it to my collection. I was able to locate one in Shanghai China of all places. The set arrived a couple of days ago and I just now had time to get some photos. The plastic on the set is rough and has a lot of scratches but the cover is removable so I was able to get past that. Some of the coins are spotted with signs of verdigris and the Copper-Nickel coins are dark. However some display stunning toning. I'll probably soak the Copper-Nickel coins in Acetone to try and remove some of the organic material. The Brass coins I'll leave alone.The label on the set shows that it is a "Complete" Decimal issue. Obviously this was put together long before the Punt, first issued in 1990.Notice that the 10P and Florin share the same Salmon design and the 5P and Shilling share the same Bull design.At first I thought I overpaid for this set, but the more I look at it, I think not. [ATTACH=full]469222[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]469223[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]469224[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]469225[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]